Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 8:8
This verse states that food does not bring us closer to God, contradicting the Levitical law's emphasis on ceremonial consumption.
1 Corinthians 8:8: But meat commendeth us not to God: for neither, if we eat, are we the better; neither, if we eat not, are we the worse. [are we the better: or, have we the more] [are we the worse: or, have we the less]
Contradiction with Mark 7:18-19
Jesus declares all foods clean, contradicting the Levitical dietary restrictions.
Mark 7:18-19: Because it entereth not into his heart, but into the belly, and goeth out into the draught, purging all meats?
Contradiction with Matthew 15:11
Jesus teaches that it is not what goes into the mouth that defiles, contradicting the restrictions and rituals prescribed in Leviticus.
Matthew 15:11: Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man.
Contradiction with Romans 14:14
Paul states that no food is unclean in itself, which contradicts Levitical dietary laws.
Romans 14:14: I know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that [there is] nothing unclean of itself: but to him that esteemeth any thing to be unclean, to him [it is] unclean. [unclean: Gr. common]
Contradiction with Acts 10:15
Peter is told that what God has made clean should not be called common, contradicting the dietary laws of Leviticus.
Acts 10:15: And the voice [spake] unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, [that] call not thou common.
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction in Leviticus 7:6 could be seen in the exclusivity granted to priests, allowing only them to eat certain offerings. This might seem unfair or inconsistent with the idea of equality, as it gives special privileges to a particular group over others. This could conflict with broader ethical principles of equal treatment and access.